German financial watchdog on the hunt for new insurance head
Germany's financial regulator Bafin is seeking a new head of insurance supervision following Gabriele Hahn's move to a new role after only 18 months in the job.
Hahn will take up responsibility for regulatory services and human resources from 15 June, while Bafin president Elke Koenig will take over insurance supervision until a successor is found.
Bafin said
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